Now a days, doctors and nurses are preferring a telehealth career over working at a clinic or hospital. Doctors and nurses enjoy the convenience of working whenever, wherever while saving on gas and car maintenance.

*The IHS reported that by the end of 2018, over 7 million patients will use telemedicine services.

If your still unsure of pursuing a career in telehealth, the following are 5 reasons why you should pursue telehealth that can help you in making a decision.

Flexible Schedule

Telehealth allows you to maintain a work/life balance, and you can work whenever, wherever. You can work full-time or part-time.

Ability to Grow Your Practice

You can expand your practice by adding patients over phone or video. You’ll be able to consult patients throughout the U. S. You’re not limited to a particular state.

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It seems like a lifetime ago when I was in my late teens and my mom was in her late 40s. Those years are a distant memory, like a dream. Years I once tried to forget. It’s when my mom struggled with anorexia and major depression.

I was a self-absorbed 19-year-old, trying to navigate my way through my freshman year of college. At first, I didn’t notice that Mom wasn’t eating much. Until one day I watched her change her clothes. I was shocked to see how bony her arms, legs, and back were.

When I asked about her weight loss, she told me that it felt good not to eat. She felt in control. This made no sense to me. Why doesn’t she just eat?

I remember wondering why and how my mom could develop anorexia. I thought that only happened to teenagers.